Emma Arnoff
Democratic · NY · Dutchess County Legislator, District 2
Social worker and small business owner, first elected to the county legislature in 2025, who chairs its Family and Human Services Committee. Her priorities are a countywide emergency medical services plan, more mental health services, and more housing.
Where Emma Arnoff stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (2 records), Government Efficiency (1 record), Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record),
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 2 support
Voted on August 10, 2026, for a county law banning the sale of concentrated synthetic kratom products known as 7-OH. The Legislature passed it unanimously.
August 10, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: dutchessny.gov
Voted for a county law on May 11, 2026, that makes restaurants hand out plastic utensils and condiment packets only on request. It passed 24-0.
May 11, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: apps.dutchessny.gov
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Co-sponsored a resolution creating a county committee to oversee government use of artificial intelligence. On May 11, 2026, she voted against delaying it, which failed 10-14, then for it, which passed 16-8.
May 11, 2026Supports Government Efficiency
Source: apps.dutchessny.gov
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 oppose
Wrote and led a resolution raising county pay rates for preschool special education providers. The Legislature adopted it 23-0 on August 10, 2026.
August 10, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: dutchessny.gov
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Introduced a resolution, adopted 24-0 on May 11, 2026, offering domestic violence danger-screening training to all elected officials in Dutchess County.
May 11, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: apps.dutchessny.gov
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 1 support
Co-sponsored and voted for a yearly county housing report on July 13, 2026. It tracks housing data and progress on housing plans. It passed 25-0.
July 13, 2026Supports Housing Affordability
Source: apps.dutchessny.gov
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 1 support
Wrote and led a resolution raising county pay rates for preschool special education providers. The Legislature adopted it 23-0 on August 10, 2026.
August 10, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: dutchessny.gov
Track record — General
General · 6 records
Voted on July 13, 2026, to appoint Sapna Moudgil-Shah to the Dutchess Community College board of trustees. The vote split along party lines, 15-10.
July 13, 2026
Source: apps.dutchessny.gov
Voted on April 13, 2026, to cap the county sales tax on gasoline and diesel at the tax due on a $3 gallon, starting June 1. It passed 22-0.
April 13, 2026
Source: apps.dutchessny.gov
Co-sponsored and voted for a county resolution on April 13, 2026, urging the state to pass the MELT Act. That proposed state bill requires all officers, including federal immigration agents, to wear visible uniforms and name badges. It passed 13-9.
April 13, 2026
Source: apps.dutchessny.gov
Voted on March 9, 2026, for a county resolution opposing a planned federal immigration detention center in Chester, Orange County. It passed 20-0, with five members absent.
March 9, 2026
Source: apps.dutchessny.gov
Was named chair of the Dutchess County Legislature's Family and Human Services committee in January 2026.
January 8, 2026
Source: dutchessny.gov
Was endorsed by the New York Working Families Party on March 3, 2025, for the Dutchess County Legislature District 2 seat.
March 3, 2025
Source: workingfamilies.org
Past race Emma Arnoff ran in:
- Dutchess County Legislator, District 2 · November 3, 2026 · Dutchess County, New York · incumbent